American Idol comes to town, new cabins open at Bowl and Pitcher, and more you need to know

If you've always wanted to meet Lionel Richie, I have two questions for you: 1) What happened? And 2) Are you ready to audition for American Idol? Inexplicably still on the air, the karaoke talent show is coming to Spokane Sunday to hold auditions at the Davenport Grand. Your first step toward meeting Lionel, or Katy Perry, or that, um, you know, that one country guy, is to step up and sing. Visit americanidol.com to register, and start warming up those pipes! (DAN NAILEN)

Riverside State Park recently unveiled two new deluxe cabins at the Bowl and Pitcher's lower campground. With views of the Spokane River, ADA access, heat, bathrooms, a kitchen, running water and enough space to sleep five guests, the two cabins are open year-round. Reservations can be made for a two-night minimum stay online at washington.goingtocamp.com. The cost per night is $125 during peak season May 15-Sept. 15, and $99 the rest of the year. (CHEY SCOTT)

A POET AND YOU KNOW IT?

Consider this a friendly reminder to get your verse-penning booty in gear if you're interested in being the next Spokane poet laureate. Mark Anderson's term concludes at the end of October, and the new PL will be named at the Spokane Arts Awards at the end of this month. Deadline for applying is Friday, Sept. 13, for the next two-year term, so get thee (or thee's friends) to spokanearts.org to apply. (DAN NAILEN)

Sometimes I wonder how closely my parents paid attention to the comic books I read growing up. I can't say what became of my stash of Spawn comics, but I can recall reading through the anti-hero's gritty tales of disturbing violence like they were memories with an old friend. This week, Spawn marks its 300th issue, and after engrossing myself in the cover variations, I realize now might be a good time for a reunion. (QUINN WELSCH)